Chinese tech major Vivo and its subsidiary iQOO have begun getting the Funtouch OS 15 update on their smartphones in India. That makes the outfits some of the earliest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to roll out Android 15 on its handsets and leaving tech giants like Samsung and Google behind. Improvements span-new algorithms, better animations, and effects as well as artificial intelligence (AI) powered features to make them even more user-friendly.
Vivo and iQOO Coming With Funtouch OS 15
iQOO has confirmed that the Funtouch OS 15 update will drop for the iQOO 12 via this download portal. The update is scheduled for the next weeks and months on other phones from the brand. Vivo has even announced the Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 beta update, which will be available on their Vivo X Fold 3 Pro as well as those under its new X100 series.
The changelog for the update reveals that Funtouch OS 15 brings a new smart scheduling algorithm that ensures appropriate computing power is allotted to different apps and tasks hassle-free, effectively providing distinct priority levels as well as needs. Additionally, it optimizes the dynamic effect system of the machine, making the current Origin animation more fluid-like. Additionally, this optimization will also enhance the tactical response with an improvement in overall user experience.
The next new feature is the multiple static and live wallpapers which come in different styles to choose from as well. There are also new always-on display styles, four new fingerprint recognition animations, and an optimized icon library. Features such as Memory Movie, shadow removal for documents, clean-up suggestions, and new quick settings for the Ultra Game Mode have also been added.
In addition to customization options, the Android 15 update for Vivo smartphones also brings AI features. One of them is AI Photo Enhance which optimises image parameters to improve the overall image quality. It also gets an AI Erase feature, which as the name suggests is an object removal tool that can remove elements from images. These features are part of the new AI Image Lab. Another notable addition is live transcribe which claims to provide transcriptions of spoken on-screen content.
The update also improves cross-device operability with an enhanced Link to Windows feature. Users can sync contacts, share files, and view recent photos in real-time across devices. Additionally, the S-Capture feature has also been revamped and now supports multiple audio tracks and annotations during screen recording. It also bundles a control panel for adjusting settings such as the microphone and system sound recordings.
FAQs
Which phones are getting the Funtouch OS 15 update first?
The iQOO 12 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro are among the first to receive the update.
What new AI features does Funtouch OS 15 include?
AI Photo Enhance and AI Erase are two key additions for image optimization and object removal.
